Ballet Dancers
Jazz terms
Ballet Terms
Mics
100

This ballet dancer was trained at the National Ballet School in Havana, Cuba, known for its rigorous and high-caliber training

who is Lorena Feijoo?

100

Focuses on technique, isolations, and syncopated rhythms.

What is technical Jazz? 

100

A bending of the knees

What is a Plié? 

100

When the heel of the foot is touching the middle of the other foot

What is Third Position 

200

This ballet dancer is perhaps best known for her role in *The Dying Swan*

Who is Anna Pavlova? 

200

A blend of jazz and ballet, emphasizing emotion and fluidity in movement.

What is Lyrical Jazz? 

200

To stretch the foot along the floor.

What is a Tendu?

200

this ballet dancer formed a legendary partnership with British ballerina Margot Fonteyn, and together they became one of the most famous dance duos in history

Who is Rudolf Nureyev?

300

This Baller dancer became the first African American male dancer to join the New York City Ballet (NYCB)

Who Arthur Mitchell?

300

A fusion of jazz and street dance, more grounded and connected to modern pop music.

what is Street Jazz/Funk?

300

To rise onto the balls of the feet.

What is a Relevé?

300

This ballet position is when the heels of the feet touch

What is first position? 

400

This ballet dancer made history in 2015 when she became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre (ABT)

Who is Misty Copeland?

400

Moving one part of the body while keeping the rest still.

What is Isolation?

400

A position where one leg is extended behind the body.

What is a Arabesque?

400

This style often uses bold, dramatic body movements,

What is Jazz? 

500

This ballet dancer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Herrera gained international acclaim early in her career

Who is Paloma Herrera?

500

A basic step where the dancer steps forward and pivots 180 degrees.

What is a pivot step? 

500

A sliding step in which one foot literally chases the other.

Chassé

500

A pioneer in incorporating African and Caribbean movements into jazz.

Who is Katherine Dunham?

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